Short Hills Student at Newark Academy Named National Merit Semitfinalist

By TAPINTO.NET STAFF

September 16, 2015 at 8:42 PM

By TAPINTO.NET STAFF

September 16, 2015 at 8:42 PM

MILLBURN, NJ - Newark Academy senior and Short Hills resident Courtney Cooperman has been chosen as a Semifinalist in the 61st annual National Merit® Scholarship Program.

She is one of 16,000 talented students who have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,400 National Merit® Scholarships worth approximately $32 million that will be offered next spring.

Students enter the National Merit® Scholarship Program by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit® Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) during their junior year, the initial screen of program entrants.

The nationwide pool of 2016 semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state. National Merit Scholarship Corporation will begin announcing the 2016 winners in April.

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Newark Academy produces young people who are prepared for the intellectual, political and social challenges posed by the complexity of today’s world. The school’s culture prepares students for college and a lifetime of learning while emphasizing the development of compassionate people whose lives will be enriched by giving to others. Founded in 1774, Newark Academy has a rich history as an independent, coeducational school located on a beautiful 68-acre campus in northern New Jersey. The enrollment at the Academy is 589 girls and boys from 80 communities in grades 6 – 12, and the diverse student body is composed of 45 percent students of color. Extracurricular programs and an emphasis on life balance combine to create an environment for students to learn and grow into confident, secure young adults.

MILLBURN, NJ - Mary Patricia Colicchio, who taught history and film studies at Summit High School since 2003, passed away August 4 at the age of 56. She had been battling pancreatic cancer since being diagnosed in August of 2017.

Colicchio offered an honest and courageous, first-person account of her fight at marypatsjourney.blogspot.com.

In an e-mail sent to the Summit High School ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Mary Patricia Colicchio, who taught history and film studies at Summit High School ...

On July 31, 2018 Millburn Police Officers Royce and Lanni responded to the Elizabeth Police Department on a warrant arrest. Asia Ayoko, age 27 of Elizabeth, was placed under arrest on an outstanding criminal warrant and remanded to the Essex County Correctional Facility.

On August 3, 2018 Millburn Police Officer Lipke responded to an East Willow parking lot on a burglary to a trailer. The ...

On July 31, 2018 Millburn Police Officers Royce and Lanni responded to the Elizabeth Police ...

The Millburn Fire Department, which continuously strives to equip firefighters with the most innovative protective technologies available, recently announced the purchase of personal electric voltage meters for its personnel.

The V-Watch Personal Voltage Detectors, which are strapped to the front of each firefighter's uniform, are designed to warn the wearer of the presence of energized ...

The Millburn Fire Department, which continuously strives to equip firefighters with the most ...

SPRINGFIELD, N.J.-A scheduled campaign speech by Vice President Mike Pence was supposed to be held at Baltusrol Golf Club on Friday, August 10, but was moved at the last minute to the Trump Bedminster course. The speech was in support of Jay Webber, who is running against Mikie Sherrill for the vacant seat in New Jersey’s 11thcongressional district. Protestors, however, still showed up in ...

SPRINGFIELD, N.J.-A scheduled campaign speech by Vice President Mike Pence was supposed to be held ...

MILLBURN, NJ - Despite a brief thunderstorm at Taylor Park, Millburn Township's National Night Out event turned out to be a success. The event was filled with live DJ music, musical performances from the Parkers, food tents, and even a dunk tank. The event was sponsored by the Millburn Police Department.

The National Night Out program is meant to help improve the relationship between citizens ...

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Those with children entering Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year who are thinking about day camp options for next summer are invited to attend “Rookie Day” at Meadowbrook Country Day Camp, on Monday, August 15, 2018, from 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis by calling (908) 876-3429, and those who cannot attend ...

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Those with children entering Pre-K or Kindergarten for the 2018-2019 school year ...

MILLBURN, NJ - We just received sad news that a former Deerfield Principal, Dr. Harlan Clark, passed away this weekend. He was well-loved by former students and teachers. Here is his obituary sent to us by his son: http://www.legacy.com/obitua…/saltlaketribune/obituary.aspx…
Condolences to his family...

MILLBURN, NJ - We just received sad news that a former Deerfield Principal, Dr. Harlan Clark, ...

MILLBURN, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert for a heat advisory for Northern New Jersey for Tuesday, August 7 until 8 pm that includes Millburn and the whole of Essex County.

A Heat Advisory is issued when the combination of heat and humidity is expected to make it feel like it is 95 to 99 degrees for two or more consecutive days, or 100 to 104 degrees for any ...

MILLBURN, NJ - The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather alert for a heat advisory ...

MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Short Hills Desi Club is preparing to welcome the community to their Indian Independence Day celebration on August 15. This year marks the 71st anniversary of Indian Independence from Britain becoming a free democratic nation.

The Desi Club is excited to welcome not only local residents and their families but also guests from surrounding communities and from abroad.

MILLBURN, NJ - The Millburn Short Hills Desi Club is preparing to welcome the community to their ...

MILLBURN, NJ - There is a bright new fixture in Taylor Park for the entire community to share. The Friends of the Millburn Library (FML) installed a Little Free Library (LFL) to spread a love of reading and books. The library contains a wide range of books: adult fiction, non-fiction, Young adults, kids, paperbacks and hardcovers.

Library Board of Trustee member Judith Eisner got the ball ...

MILLBURN, NJ - There is a bright new fixture in Taylor Park for the entire community to share. The ...